Ladies Guild May Crowning is May 13
All ladies of the parish are welcome to join the St. Paul Ladies Guild on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. for the May Crowning and a .Rosary in the church, followed by a short business meeting and refreshments in the Parish Activity Center.
Name Tag-Hospitality Weekend May 15-16
Aanother Name-Tag Weekend is scheduled for the weekend of May 15 and 16. Have you ever wondered who that person is in the pew next to you? On May 15 and 16 parishioners are being asked to pick up a name tag in the narthex before Mass and fill it out to give us the opportunity to know each other by name as members of our parish Family. Hospitality Committee members will be on hand to help. Please plan to take some time to stop in the Parish Activity Center for refreshments after Mass.
Catholic Men's Pancake Breakfast is May 30
The Catholic Men's Fellowship will have their annual Pancake Breakfast in Boeke Hall on Sunday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy delicious pancakes and sausage and fellowship with other parishioners. No cost but free will donations will be accepted.
St. Paul Ladies Guild Rummage Sale is June 4
You can finally get rid of all the "STUFF" Bring it all to St. Paul Ladies Guild Rummage Sale to be held on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. in the Parish Activity Center. Drop off dates are Tuesday, May 25.,and June 1 and Thursday, May 27 and June 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. on all dates.
St. Paul Used Book & Music Sale is June 10-20
Just a reminder to save any books and CD's, tapes and DVD's for the upcoming Book Sale June 19 and 20 in the Parish Activity Center.
Summer Fun at St Paul is July 25
Grennlawn Avenue will be blocked off for the day for the "Summer Fun at St. Paul" on Sunday, July 25. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages, fun, and fellowship, games and activities.
Nurses Mass will be August 5
The annual Tribute to Nurses Mass will be Thursday, August 5, at 7 p.m. in the church. Watch the bulletin for more details.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Prayer intentions for May
VATICAN CITY (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May is: "That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended".
His mission intention is: "That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care".
His mission intention is: "That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care".
Catholic students more likely to attend college
WASHINGTON—Students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools, according to The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing , United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2009-2010, a report recently released by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Catholic secondary schools report a graduation rate of 99.1 percent, higher than rates reported by other religious schools (97.9 percent), non-sectarian schools (95.7 percent) and public schools (73.2 percent). Students graduating from Catholic high schools are also more likely to attend four year colleges (84.7 percent) than students graduating from other religious (63.7 percent) and non-sectarian (56.2 percent) schools. Catholic school graduates are twice as likely to attend four year colleges as graduates of public schools (44.1 percent).
Data for this analysis was collected from several publications of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), as well as information collected by the NCEA.
“This report illustrates the ongoing excellence of Catholic schools,” said Marie A. Powell, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “Catholic high schools have a remarkable record of graduating their students and preparing them well for post-secondary education. Their effectiveness in educating students, even from disadvantaged backgrounds, has been cited consistently in research published over the last 25 years. The Catholic community can be very proud of their support for such schools.”
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Kindergarten play is Friday at 7 p.m.
Kindergarten students will present their "Little Red Hen" play at 7 p.m. Friday for the parish. Students saw the play today.
Bishop to ordain six Saturday
The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland will ordain six men to the Sacred Order of Deacon during a Mass at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10 a.m.
The six men are from the communities of Bay Village, Broadview Heights, Chesterland, Fairview Park, Maple Heights and Rocky River.
The following is list, by city, of those men to be ordained.
BAY VILLAGE:
D. John Travis, 57, is an attorney for Gallagher Sharp. He and his wife Linda, are members of St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village. They have a daughter Makenzi Travis. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Raphael Church.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS:
Neal J. Novak, 62, is regional sales manager for Alex Sill Company. He and his wife Diana, are members of St. Clarence Parish in North Olmsted. They have two children, Elizabeth Kretschmar and Catherine Bachna. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon, Sunday, May 2 at St. Clarence Church.
CHESTERLAND:
Robert C. Kovach, Jr., 57, is a technical support engineer for Midwest Valve Parts Supply Company. He and his wife Margaret, are members of St. Anselm Parish in Chesterland. They have three children, Brian, Jonathan and Justin. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Anselm Church.
FAIRVIEW PARK:
Erick N. Lupson, 62, is a contracting officer for NASA Glenn Research Center. He and his wife Linda, are members of St. Angela Merici Parish in Fairview Park. They have four children, Dane, Brett, Chad and Drew. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Angela Merici Church.
MAPLE HEIGHTS:
Robert J. Bugaj, 57, is a graphic designer for Summit Racing Equipment. He and his wife Roberta, are members of St. Martin of Tours Parish in Maple Heights. They have a daughter Magdalyn. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8 at St. Martin of Tours Church.
ROCKY RIVER:
Thomas T. Long, 59, is a physics teacher for Benedictine High School. He and his wife Kathleen, are members of St. Christopher Parish in Rocky River. They have three children, Brigit, Matthew and Timothy. There will be a Mass of Thankgiving at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Christopher Church.
The six men are from the communities of Bay Village, Broadview Heights, Chesterland, Fairview Park, Maple Heights and Rocky River.
The following is list, by city, of those men to be ordained.
BAY VILLAGE:
D. John Travis, 57, is an attorney for Gallagher Sharp. He and his wife Linda, are members of St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village. They have a daughter Makenzi Travis. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Raphael Church.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS:
Neal J. Novak, 62, is regional sales manager for Alex Sill Company. He and his wife Diana, are members of St. Clarence Parish in North Olmsted. They have two children, Elizabeth Kretschmar and Catherine Bachna. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon, Sunday, May 2 at St. Clarence Church.
CHESTERLAND:
Robert C. Kovach, Jr., 57, is a technical support engineer for Midwest Valve Parts Supply Company. He and his wife Margaret, are members of St. Anselm Parish in Chesterland. They have three children, Brian, Jonathan and Justin. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Anselm Church.
FAIRVIEW PARK:
Erick N. Lupson, 62, is a contracting officer for NASA Glenn Research Center. He and his wife Linda, are members of St. Angela Merici Parish in Fairview Park. They have four children, Dane, Brett, Chad and Drew. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Angela Merici Church.
MAPLE HEIGHTS:
Robert J. Bugaj, 57, is a graphic designer for Summit Racing Equipment. He and his wife Roberta, are members of St. Martin of Tours Parish in Maple Heights. They have a daughter Magdalyn. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8 at St. Martin of Tours Church.
ROCKY RIVER:
Thomas T. Long, 59, is a physics teacher for Benedictine High School. He and his wife Kathleen, are members of St. Christopher Parish in Rocky River. They have three children, Brigit, Matthew and Timothy. There will be a Mass of Thankgiving at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 2 at St. Christopher Church.
Mural of Risen Christ uncovered
The mural shows the birth of the Savior and institution of the Eucharist, the Crucified Christ and two figures on the right which are supposedly Mary and John.
Originally the altar was on the west side where the stage is now and pews faced the altar in even rows facing west like you might still see in older churches..
Most parishioners went to Mass in the Chapel with only one Mass in the church during the end of its use for liturgies.
After Vatican II, the “church in the round” was in vogue. During the first years of the pastorate of the late Fr. Thomas Koegel (1973-1989), the pastor had the platform built on the north side of the chapel and moved the altar there. There were then rows of pews facing north and others facing west and east.
There still may be some photos of First Communion classes with the mural in the background.
The mural probably was painted by Sister Carol Joy who also did the pattern drawing for the metal art work of the Conversion of St. Paul which is on the wall in the northeast corner (rear) of the church.
Removal of the old altar platform makes it possible to provide even level seating for programs staged in the chapel. The renovation is to include a kitchen, new flooring and an enlarged stage.
If you have old photos or have any knowledge of the dates the altar area was changed, please send email to hliggett@sbcglobal.net
Volleyball tourney schedule available
Dear CYO Volleyball Coaches and Families:
The CYO Volleyball tournaments are now available at this link:
http://akroncyo.sportstech.net/Scheduler/public/contests.aspx
To accommodate as many parish and school functions as posible with the least amount of conflicts, we will start the tournament Wednesday. We appreciate your patience during this process.
Please be advised there is a tournament charge of Adults $3, Students and Seniors $1 for all tournameny matches.
Coaches: All regular season CYO rules will be in effect for the tournament.
Good luck and enjoy the tournaments.
Mary Ann King, CYO Director of Athletics
The CYO Volleyball tournaments are now available at this link:
http://akroncyo.sportstech.net/Scheduler/public/contests.aspx
To accommodate as many parish and school functions as posible with the least amount of conflicts, we will start the tournament Wednesday. We appreciate your patience during this process.
Please be advised there is a tournament charge of Adults $3, Students and Seniors $1 for all tournameny matches.
Coaches: All regular season CYO rules will be in effect for the tournament.
Good luck and enjoy the tournaments.
Mary Ann King, CYO Director of Athletics
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Yearbook shows growth of church
VATICAN CITY, 27 APR 2010 (VIS) - The Vatican Publishing House has recently released a new edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Church, comprising information on the main aspects of Catholic Church activity in various countries for the period 2000-2008. Over these nine years, the Catholic presence in the world has grown from 1,045 million in 2000 to 1,166 million in 2008, an increase of 11.54 percent. Considering the statistics in detail, numbers in Africa grew by 33 percent, in Europe they remained generally stable (an increase of 1.17 percent), while in Asia they increased by 15.61 percent, in Oceania by 11.39 percent and in America by 10.93 percent. As a percentage of the total population, European Catholics represented 26.8 percent in 2000 and 24.31 percent in 2008. In America and Oceania they have remained stable, and increased slightly in Asia . The number of bishops in the world went up from 4541 in 2000 to 5002 in 2008, an increase of 10.15 percent. The number of priests also increased slightly over this nine-year period, passing from 405,178 in 2000 to 409,166 in 2008, an overall rise of 0.98 percent. In Africa and Asia their numbers increased (respectively, by 33.1 percent and 23.8 percent), in the Americas they remained stable, while they fell by 7 percent in Europe and 4 percent in Oceania . The number of diocesan priests increased by 3.1 percent, going from 265,781 in 2000 to 274,007 in 2008. By contrast, the number of regular priests showed a constant decline, down by 3.04 percent to 135,159 in 2008. Of the continents, only Europe showed a clear reduction in priests: in 2000 they represented 51 percent of the world total, in 2008 just 47 percent. On the other hand, Asia and Africa together represented 17.5 percent of the world total in 2000 and 21.9 percent in 2008. The Americas slightly increased its percentage to around 30 percent of the total. Non-ordained religious numbered 55.057 in the year 2000 and 54,641 in 2008. Comparing this data by continent, Europe showed a strong decline (down by 16.57 percent), as did Oceania (22.06 percent), the Americas remained stable, while Asia and Africa grew (respectively, by 32 percent and 10.47 percent). Female religious are almost double the number of priests, and 14 times that of non-ordained male religious, but their numbers are falling, from 800,000 in 2000 to 740,000 in 2008. As for their geographical distribution, 41 percent reside in Europe, 27.47 percent in America , 21.77 percent in Asia and 1.28 percent in Oceania . The number of female religious has increased in the most dynamic continents: Africa (up by 21 percent) and Asia (up by 16 percent). The Statistical Yearbook of the Church also includes information on the number of students of philosophy and theology in diocesan and religious seminaries. In global terms, their numbers increased from 110.583 in 2000 to more than 117.024 in 2008. In Africa and Asia their numbers went up, whereas Europe saw a reduction. |
Monday, April 26, 2010
Joe and Vi Pappano to mark 50th anniversary
Joe and Vi Pappano are celevbrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 30, 1960 in St. John the Baptist Church.They will have a 50th wedding anniversary Mass at the 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Paul on Saturday, May 1.
The Pappanos have four daughters Jackie (Randy) Nancy, Karen and Jennifer (Dr. Brian) of Cincinnati. They have eight grandchildren, Candace, Joe, Jon, Leo, Ben, Eli, Sophia and Parker.
They will celebrate with a family dinner and trip later this year.
[Source: Anniversary article in the Akron Beacon Journal, Sunday, April 25, 2010, page E5 and St. Paul church bulletin.]
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Young and old at 11 a.m. Mass
Mike Kulick, 92, talks, with the Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay and Joe Aidala has coffee with his brother Frank Adella, visiting Joe from California. They spell their last names differently.
There was a good mixture of young and old at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Young people were greeters and volleyball players took up the gifts. Older members of the parish renewed acquaintences and talked with our new parochial vicar, the Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay.
School and teachers are Spectacular winners
Among those overjoyed with their winnings at the St. Paul School Spring Spectacular were the teachers who won the Table 50/50 prize of $650. The big $4,000 raffle prize was split by the Final Five live numbers who dere among 240 who attended the annual event at Guy’s Party Center on
Friday evening.The winner of the Samsung 50-inch TV was also joyful but has asked to remain anonymous for fear that a 50-inch TV would be too big a temptation for thieves who have struck before. Winner of the laptop computer was Jeremiah Bitong. Mary Ann Coudriet won the ring.
Diners, who bid on more than 400 silent auction items were treated to Hors D'oeuvres , Steak and Potato Dinner.
Final figures as still forthcoming, but the event raised more than $20,000 for the School. The total income from the reverse raffle and auction was more than $24,000.
Kim Kuhn, Dana Coffman, Mary Markowski and Fred Caxfarelli were complimented for a "Spectacular" job well done.
Click on the headline to see an album of photos.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Banana workers are exploited
Nearly all bananas consumed in the U.S. come from plantations in Latin American. Bananas are the fourth most important staple food in the world and fifth most traded agricultural commodity (after cereals, sugar, coffee and cocoa). More than 80% of bananas sold in the U.S. are controlled by four companies: Dole, Chiquita, Del Monte and Bonita. Bananas are the most profitable item sold by grocery stores. However, banana workers face exploitation (slave wages and pesticide poisoning) and repression (threats and assassination) when they try to assert their right to basic dignity and human rights. Consolidating supermarket chains demand ever lower prices, prompting transnational banana companies to cut costs. These forces have prompted a "race to the bottom" for worker rights, wages, benefits and working conditions. Banana productions is being concentrated in low-wage, non-union Ecudador and the Pacific coast of Guatemala, putting pressure on union plantations elsewhere to
lower wages and working conditions to compete. Bananas are a very profitable business for the multinational companies controlling this commodity; just 8% of sales from small farms go back to the producer, just 4% of sales from large plantations go back to the workers, and just 4% of all sales go back to the poor countries that produce them. So what can we do? Catholic Social Teaching requires us to stand in solidarity with those whose basic human rights are being abused. Fair Trade is a just alternative. Equal Exchange, the first fair trade coffee company in the U.S., is now offering Fair Trade bananas (available locally at the Mustard Seed Market and Cafe). The more Fair Trade bananas that are sold, the more banana workers and their families can escape the abuses of repression, slave wages and pesticide poisoning. We need to get Equal Exchange bananas into more local stores. So the next time you go shopping, ask your favorite grocer to carry Equal Exchange Fair Trade Organic bananas. Join the Banana Revolution and find out more at www.beyondthepeel.com.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Spectacular prizes are bigger and better
This Samsung 50-in HD flat screen TV is larger than the 46-inch advertised earlier.
A Gateway laptop computer with Pentium Intel core 3 processor which is newer than what was advertised.
The Raffle grand prize of $4,000
You don’t want to lose a chance to win
There have been more donations this year than last year and many new items, including two AirTran tickets for any destination in the US, jewelry valued at $1,000 and a condo stay in Kissimmee, FL.
Tickets to the event are $125 per couple. Contact Fred Cafarelli at 330-724-1946 or Tony DiDonato at 330-603-9450.
Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Contact any committee member: Kim Kuhn 330-714-03701 or Dana / Bob Coffman 330-352-0651 / 330-352-0650
See photos of more than 40 of the items
View a catalog of Spectacular items (html file)
Services for Albert Struharik are Wednesday
Albert G. (``Big Al') Struharik, 81, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. Rev. Mr. Frank Lonteen officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park where U.S. Naval Honors will also be held. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, Palliative Care & Hospice Services of Summa Health System, Crossroads Hospice or to the Veterans Administration.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com )
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Tuesday, April 20, 2010, page B7, col. 6]
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. Rev. Mr. Frank Lonteen officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park where U.S. Naval Honors will also be held. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, Palliative Care & Hospice Services of Summa Health System, Crossroads Hospice or to the Veterans Administration.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com )
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Tuesday, April 20, 2010, page B7, col. 6]
Monday, April 19, 2010
Volunteers sought for Spectacular loading
Anybody who is available and willing to help pack up the auction items for the Spring Spectacular, load into a truck on Wednesday April 21 at 8:30 p. m. at the school would be greatly appreciated. We realize this is a late time, but due to work schedules it can’t be avoided. Wednesday is just loading into the truck.
Thursday, April 22, at 4:30 pm we are also looking for volunteers to help unload the truck at Guy’s.Pary Center.
With a lot of people it only takes a short amount of time!
Thank you!
Kim Kuhn for the Spectacular Committee
Upcoming events this week
Greetings St. Paul Families:Following is an email from PTO president Tod Wammes:
Here are a few updates for the coming week:
- "Summer Fun at St Paul" planning meeting: Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC, all are welcome. The "Summer Fun at St Paul" event will be Sunday, July 25, watch for more details for the event, in the meantime join the planning of fun.
- Spring Spectacular & Reverse Raffle: Friday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. at Guy's. There are many items up for bid. A photo album of a sampling of the items up for bid and the full catalog can be accessed at at the link below. A limited number of tickets for the grand prize of the reverse raffle, $4,000, are available, please see the link for details. Volunteers are still needed to assist with the silent auction tables. Please contact Kim Kuhn, chrisnkim2@sbcglobal.net, and Dana Coffman, dcoffman@ohio.net.
Blog: Saint Paul TODAY
Post: See photos and catalog of Spectacular items
Link: http://saintpaultoday.blogspot.com/2010/04/see-photos-and-catalog-of-spectacular.html - First Communion Celebration: Sunday, April 25, 2:00 p.m. in Church. Please pray for all our first communicants.
- Visit the Saint Paul TODAY blog site for daily updates of parish and school events everyday. http://saintpaultoday.blogspot.com/
- St. Paul PTO wants you! We are looking for a new PTO President, Vice President, and Secretary as our current officers finish their 2 years of service. Please contact Tod Wammes, PTO President, for more details or for a nomination.
Benedict XVI celebrates fifth anniversary
VATICAN CITY, 19 APR 2010 ( VIS ) - Benedict XVI today celebrates the fifth anniversary of his election as Pope. On 19 April 2005 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, succeeding Pope John Paul II, became the 264th successor of St. Peter.
The conclave that led to the election of Benedict XVI began on Monday 18 April 2005 in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican Apostolic Palace , with the "extra omnes" pronounced at 5.25 p.m. by Archbishop Piero Marini, master of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, following the taking of the oath by the 115 cardinal electors. The first black smoke appeared at 8.04 p.m. on the same day. Black smoke again appeared at 11.52 a .m. on Tuesday 19 April, while the white smoke arose on Tuesday 19 April at 5.50 p.m.
At 6.48 p.m., the Holy Father Benedict XVI, preceded by the Cross, appeared on the external loggia to greet the people and to impart the Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world).
Prior to the blessing, the new Pontiff addressed the faithful with the following words:
"Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the Lord Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord. I am consoled by the fact that the Lord knows how to act, even with inadequate instruments and above all I entrust myself to your prayers. In the joy of the Risen Lord, trusting in His permanent help, as we go forward the Lord will help us, and His Mother, Mary Most Holy, is on our side Thank you."
On 24 April 2005 in St. Peter's Square, Benedict XVI celebrated his first Mass as Pontiff in the presence of half a million people. One hundred and fifty cardinals concelebrated with the Pope.
In his first homily, the Pope said: "One of the basic characteristics of a shepherd must be to love the people entrusted to him, even as he loves Christ Whom he serves. 'Feed my sheep', says Christ to Peter, and now, at this moment, He says it to me as well. Feeding means loving, and loving also means being ready to suffer. Loving means giving the sheep what is truly good, the nourishment of God's truth, of God's word, the nourishment of His presence, which He gives us in the Blessed Sacrament.
" My dear friends, at this moment I can only say: pray for me, that I may learn to love the Lord more and more. Pray for me, that I may learn to love His flock more and more, in other words, you, the holy Church, each one of you and all of you together. Pray for me, that I may not flee for fear of the wolves. Let us pray for one another, that the Lord will carry us and that we will learn to carry one another".
In the five years of his pontificate, Benedict XVI has published three Encyclicals: "Deus caritas est" of 25 December 2005, "Spe salvi" of 27 November 2007, and "Caritas in veritate" of 30 June 2009; one Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist; the Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum coetibus"; nine "Motu Proprio"; the book "Jesus of Nazareth", and hundreds of addresses, homilies, letters and messages. He has made fourteen apostolic trips abroad and sixteen pastoral visits within Italy . Among the more important events of his pontificate were his visit to Auschwitz in 2006 and to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul , also in 2006, his 2008 address before the United Nations, and his 2010 visit to the synagogue of Rome . He has called two Synods, the first in 2008 on the Word of God and the second on Africa in 2009. A third Synod, on the Middle East , is due to take place later this year.
To mark today's occasion, the cardinals will offer a luncheon in the Pope's honour in the Sala Ducale of the Vatican Apostolic Palace .
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Welcoming Fr. Ischay at the 11 a.m. Mass Sunday
St. Paul's new associate pastor, the Rev. Fr. Mattthew Uschay, got another warm welcome when he was introduced by the pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday.Fr. Ischay celebrated the 9 a.m. Mass and by the last Mass of the weekend was already being called Father Matt by parishioners.
Fr. Thomas will continue to show Father Ischay around Monday to acquaint him with the facilities at St. Paul.
Fr. Ischay, former pastor of Blessed
Sacrament in Cleveland, was assigned parochial vicar of St. Paul effective February 16
[Photos by Tony DiDonato. Click on the headline to see more photos]
Saturday, April 17, 2010
St. Paul welcomes Fr. Matthew Ischay
The Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay greets parishioners after 4:30 p.m. Mass
Fr. Ischay, 61, had been pastor at Blessed Sacrament since October, 1987.
Blessed Sacrament Parish at 3381 Fulton Rd. was closed during the reconfiguration of parishes in the Diocese. The parish was founded in 1903.
Fr. Ischay was ordained in June, 1975. His first assignment was as parochial vicar at St. Richard from August, 1975 to June, 1981. He then served at St. Thomas the Apostle from June, 1981 to June, 1986 and at St. Francis de Sales in Parma from June 1986 to October, 1987.
He is shown here as he approached the altar at St. Paul for the first time at the 4;30 p.m. Mass on Saturday.
Bringing up the gifts for the Mass was Grace Walter and her parents, Annie and Kyle Walter. Grace was called up on the altar to receive the host from the pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, and the cup from Fr. Ischay.
Click on the headline to see an album of photos.
Welcoming the Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay to St. Paul Parish
Pope visits site of St. Paul’s shipwreck
See also the column in the National Catholic Reporter by John L. Allen Jr. titled Victim in Malta: Pope had 'tears in his eyes'
VATICAN CITY, APR 17 (VIS) - As is the custom on his apostolic trips abroad, the Pope held a brief meeting with journalists accompanying him on his flight to Malta this afternoon.
In his remarks to them, he briefly summarized the reasons for his trip to Malta , the first of which is St. Paul . "The universal Church's Pauline Year has ended, but Malta is celebrating 1950 years since his shipwreck, and this occasion again throws light on the important figure of the Apostle to the Gentiles and his message, which is still important today", he said. "I think we can summarise the essential point in words he himself used at the end of the Letter to the Galatians: 'Faith expressed in charity'.
"Faith, the relationship with God which then transforms itself into charity, is still important today. But I also think that the memory of the shipwreck says something to us. For Malta , the opportunity to have the faith was born with the shipwreck. Thus we too can see how the shipwrecks of life can be part of God's project for us, and be useful for a new beginning to our lives.
"The second reason is that it I am glad be in the midst of a lively Church such as that in Malta, which even today is rich in vocations, which is full of faith and responds to the challenges of our time. I am aware that Malta loves Christ and loves His Church which is His Body, and that it knows that, even if this body is wounded by our sins, the Lord still loves His Church, ... and His Gospel is the true force that purifies and heals.
"The third point is that Malta is a place where waves of refugees arrive from Africa and knock on the doors of Europe . This is a great problem of our time, and naturally it cannot be resolved just by the island of Malta . All of us have to respond to this challenge, first of all so that people can live a dignified life in their own land, and on the other hand so that these refugees can also find space for a dignified life here. It means responding to a great challenge of our time, and Malta reminds us of these problems. It also reminds us that faith is the force which leads to charity, which allows us to respond well to these challenges".
Fr. Jenkins to mark 50th anniversary
Bishop Pevec, Msgr. Wolff also mark jubilees
The Rev. Fr. John M. Jenkins will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a priest with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11 a.m. May 23 in St. Paul Church with a reception to follow.
Fr. Jenkins, pastor emeritus of St. Paul, resides at St. Mary Parish in Painesville where former St,.
Paul Associate (1982-87) R. Stephen Vellenga is pastor.
Father Jenkins was born in Akron St. Thomas Hospital on August 9, 1934., the son of Thomas and Ola Jenkins. His father worked for General Tire. Fr. Jenkins attended St. Vincent and St. Martha elementary schools in Akron. and St. Gregory Seminary High School and college in Cincinnati and Borromeo and Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland. He was ordained May 28, 1960 by Most Rev. Bishop Edward F. Hoban. and was appointed seventh pastor of St. Paul on October 1, 1981.
He first assignment was at St. Timothy in Garfield Heights. He also served at Saint Aloysius, Saint Luke and Holy Cross parishes in Cleveland and was chaplain to University and Huron Road hospitals in Cleveland with residence at Holy Rosary for two years and at St. Philomena for four years.
He became the seventh pastor of St. Paul on October 15, 1981, succeeding the Rev. Fr. Thomas Koegel who became pastor of St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn.
Also celebrating jubilees are Bishop Emeritus A. Edward Pevec, celebrating 65 years and the Rev.
Robert C. Wolff, pastor emeritus of Guardian Angels Parish in Copley, celebrating 60 years.
During his ministry, Bishop Pevec also served as rector / president of Borromeo Seminary; pastor of St. Vitus Parish, Cleveland; rector / principal of Borromeo Seminary High School; and as associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Cleveland, and St. Mary Parish, Elyria. Bishop Pevec will cerebrate his jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 3 p.m., May 2, at St. Vitus Parish in Cleveland and at 3 p.m., May 16 at St. John Vianney Parish in Mentor, with receptions to follow in each church hall..
During his ministry, Monsignor Wolff served as pastor of Guardian Angels Parish in Copley, pastor of St. Angela Merici Parish in Fairview Park; rector of Borromeo Seminary College, associate pastor of St. Stephens in Cleveland. He also serves at St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn. He will celebrate his jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:30 a.m., April 25 at St. Angela Merici Parish with reception to follow in the parish hall.
The Rev. Fr. John M. Jenkins will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a priest with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11 a.m. May 23 in St. Paul Church with a reception to follow.
Fr. Jenkins, pastor emeritus of St. Paul, resides at St. Mary Parish in Painesville where former St,.
Father Jenkins was born in Akron St. Thomas Hospital on August 9, 1934., the son of Thomas and Ola Jenkins. His father worked for General Tire. Fr. Jenkins attended St. Vincent and St. Martha elementary schools in Akron. and St. Gregory Seminary High School and college in Cincinnati and Borromeo and Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland. He was ordained May 28, 1960 by Most Rev. Bishop Edward F. Hoban. and was appointed seventh pastor of St. Paul on October 1, 1981.
He first assignment was at St. Timothy in Garfield Heights. He also served at Saint Aloysius, Saint Luke and Holy Cross parishes in Cleveland and was chaplain to University and Huron Road hospitals in Cleveland with residence at Holy Rosary for two years and at St. Philomena for four years.
He became the seventh pastor of St. Paul on October 15, 1981, succeeding the Rev. Fr. Thomas Koegel who became pastor of St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn.
Also celebrating jubilees are Bishop Emeritus A. Edward Pevec, celebrating 65 years and the Rev.
During his ministry, Bishop Pevec also served as rector / president of Borromeo Seminary; pastor of St. Vitus Parish, Cleveland; rector / principal of Borromeo Seminary High School; and as associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Cleveland, and St. Mary Parish, Elyria. Bishop Pevec will cerebrate his jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 3 p.m., May 2, at St. Vitus Parish in Cleveland and at 3 p.m., May 16 at St. John Vianney Parish in Mentor, with receptions to follow in each church hall..
During his ministry, Monsignor Wolff served as pastor of Guardian Angels Parish in Copley, pastor of St. Angela Merici Parish in Fairview Park; rector of Borromeo Seminary College, associate pastor of St. Stephens in Cleveland. He also serves at St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn. He will celebrate his jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:30 a.m., April 25 at St. Angela Merici Parish with reception to follow in the parish hall.
Joyful Mysteries of Rosary prayed for School
Four children and four adults ranging in age from 6 months to 80 years old joined principal Robert Brodbeck in praying the joyful mysteries of the Rosary for St. Paul School on Saturday morning in the church and school. Although their numbers were small they represented three mothers, two grandmothers, a father and grandfather. It was the second monthly Rosary for the schools. The first was on March 27.
Knights of Columbus names People of Year
South Akron Council No. 3410 of the Knights of Columbus this month honored five parishioners of St. Paul.
Tony DiDonato was named Volunteer of the Year. Dick Rinella was named Knight of the Year and his wife, Pat, was named Woman of the Year. Ron and Ellen McAvoy were named Family of the Year. Deacon Frank Lonteen was named Religious of the Year and the Rev. Fr. Michael B. Smith, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore, was named Chaplain of the Year.
Noticed in this weekend's bulletin
Registrations open for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Registrations for the 2010 Spring formation sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are now being accepted. Anyone interested in attending a Formation Session to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion should contact the Rectory 330-724-1263.
If anyone has previously served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at other parishes and would like to serve at St. Paul in that capacity, please contact the rectory.
Credit Union picnic is May 12 at Coventry Oaks
The St. Paul Parish Federal Credit Union will host a membership picnic on Wednesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. at Coventry Oaks Pavilion in Firestone Metro Park. Chicken, pizza, side dishes and desserts will
be served. There will be fun activities for everyone. If you are thinking of joining the Cost is $3.per person. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets available at the St. Paul Parish Federal Credit Union, 1762 Brown St. 330-724-5183.
Healing retreat set for women suffering after abortion
Women who are suffering after an abortion are invited to a private healing retreat at Loyola of the Lakes May 14-16, 2010. Come experience the mercies of the Lord through the sacraments, prayer and scripture. For more information, contact the Community of Jesus, the Living Mercy at 440-471-4356 or email at Bethesda-House@aol.com.
Earth Day lead to EPA, Clean Air Act
April 22 will mark the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day founder Gaylor Nelson, then a U. S. Senator from Wisconsin, proposed the first nationwide environmental protest "to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda. " At that time, Americans were slurping
leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Earth Day 1970 began turning that all around. 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healty, sustainable environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, loss of the wilderness and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values. The first Earth Day led to the creation of United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. In 1990, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting the status of environmental issues to the world stage. In 2000, the focus was on global warming and the push for clean energy. Today, the fight for a clean environment continues and as Catholics, we are called to live our faith in relationship with all of God's creation. For more information on what you can do in your home, community and workplace, visit www.earthday.net.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Mass for Paul McGough is Monday
Paul Edward McGough, age 83, died peacefully at home on April 14 following an extended illness.
Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on Sept. 30, 1926 to Vernon and Kathryn McGough. He lived his life in Firestone Park, attended Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was
a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. After the war, he attended Kent State University and married the love of his life, Dorothy Flechler, who preceded him in death in April, 2009. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind and generous man and well respected by all who knew him. He was very proud of all his children and grandchildren, who gave him great joy. Paul retired from the Akron Beacon Journal in 1988 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a member of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors, where he was a known as a man of integrity and a skilled tradesman.
Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; son, Dale; daughter, Paula Ann; grandson, Daniel and sister, Gerri; he is survived by daughters, Donna (Jim) Falanga and Sandra Murray; sons, John, Wayne, Patrick (Patrice), Lee (Dawn), and Robert (Ruth) and daughter-in-law, Tanya. He will be deeply missed by his 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Peggy (Dick) Piercy and Barbara (Bill) Round; sisters-in-law, Ruth Magoulick, Elaine Jackson, Mary Jacobs and Gertrude Flechler; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home Akron Chapel (811 Grant St.). Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery where the VFW Post 3383 will render military services. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, OH 44301 or Akron-Canton Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Friday, April 16, 2010, page B5. col. 2 ]
Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on Sept. 30, 1926 to Vernon and Kathryn McGough. He lived his life in Firestone Park, attended Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was
Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; son, Dale; daughter, Paula Ann; grandson, Daniel and sister, Gerri; he is survived by daughters, Donna (Jim) Falanga and Sandra Murray; sons, John, Wayne, Patrick (Patrice), Lee (Dawn), and Robert (Ruth) and daughter-in-law, Tanya. He will be deeply missed by his 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Peggy (Dick) Piercy and Barbara (Bill) Round; sisters-in-law, Ruth Magoulick, Elaine Jackson, Mary Jacobs and Gertrude Flechler; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home Akron Chapel (811 Grant St.). Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery where the VFW Post 3383 will render military services. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, OH 44301 or Akron-Canton Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Friday, April 16, 2010, page B5. col. 2 ]
Happy Birthday to Pope Benedict
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIS HOLINESS
POPE BENEDICT XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, was born at Marktl am Inn, Diocese of Passau (Germany) on 16 April 1927 (Holy Saturday) and was baptised on the same day. His father, a policeman, belonged to an old family of farmers from Lower Bavaria of modest economic resources. His mother was the daughter of artisans from Rimsting on the shore of Lake Chiem, and before marrying she worked as a cook in a number of hotels.
Click on the headline to read the remainder of his official biography
Click on the headline to read the remainder of his official biography
See photos and catalog of Spectacular items
Football autographed by Bob Golic or a soccer ball from the AU team
It’s time to get serious about the annual St. Paul School Spring Spectacular Silent Auction and Reverse Raffle.
There have been more donations this year than last year and many new items, including two AirTran tickets for any destination in the US, jewelry valued at $1,000 and a condo stay in Kissimmee, FL.
Would you like a football photographed by Bob Golic or a
soccer ball signed by the AU team? How about this
hand-crafted quilt? Or would you like a stay at that condo in Kissimmee or any one of several other lodges and hotels. You could win those airline tickets, too. Or would you prefer a martini or wine basket? How about chocolate? You could even be St. Paul School librarian for a day.April 23 is not far off. You need to get your event and raffle tickets.
You can see an album of photos of more than 40 items up for grabs or check out a Spectacular catalog of items by clicking on the links below.
Remember:
The Raffle grand prize is $4,000
There also will be raffles for a 46-inch HD flat screen TV and a laptop computer.
Tickets to the event are $125 per couple. Contact Fred Cafarelli at 330-724-1946 or Tony DiDonato at 330-603-9450.
Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Contact any committee member: Kim Kuhn 330-714-03701 or Dana / Bob Coffman 330-352-0651 / 330-352-0650
See photos of more than 40 of the items
View a catalog of Spectacular items (html file)
Get a copy of the catalog of Spectacular items in a PDF file format you can download and print.
Academic Achievement awards presented
Academic Achievement Awards were presented after the 8:30 a.m. Student Mass on Friday to Saint Paul School students in Grades 3 to 8 who excelled academically in all subject areas and did not receive any U’s in conduct or effort. Awards were announced by school secretary Mary Ann DeKemper and presented by principal Robert Brodbeck.
Highest Honors (Grade point average 3.7 to 4.3):
GRADE 8: Cynthia Preston, Emily Roberts and acqueline Wammes
GRADE 7: Michael Altomare, Brady Baldwin, Orion Belmont, Matthew Bisesi, Gregory Brown, Faith Chrostowski, Marco Colant, Claire Fatica, Yuri Henderson, Shannon Lloyd, Cannon Morgan and Michael Roberts
GRADE 6: Allison Bachmann, Marcus Bender and Adam Bugajski, Brian Heller,
Rose Jaime, Alexandria Joyner, Regina Neugebauer, Henry Riegger, Calista Sokolowski, Nadia Timofeev and Samuel Wilson.
GRADE 5: Annelise Dawson, Michaela Dornack, Christopher Kuhn, Gabriel Lidderdale,
GRADE 4: Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Effler, Emma Leeser,
Jared Lloyd, Jonathan Markowski. Benjamin Martin, Anna Phillips and Meredith Wammes.
GRADE 3: Holly Adam, Nathan Dort, Joseph Fox, Natalie Wammes and Brooke Wightman.
High honors (Grade point average 3.3 to 3.69):
GRADE 8: Kendra Alexander, Lexi Chisholm and Shannon Hite
GRADE 7: Zane Bellar, Cameron Krim, Nicholas McInturff, Sydney Sloan, Jeremy Swords and Amanda Wightman
GRADE 6: Julianna Perez ane Kylie Walker.
GRADE 5: Jesse Bobbitt, Michelle Bojo, Paige Harbarger, Abbey Lewis, Adam McClure and Benjamin Woodill.
GRADE 4: Rylee Adam, Blake Baldwin, Brianna Jacobs, Angel LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale, Genasrro Naccari, Elizabeth Pressman and Jamie Stumpf.
GRADE 3: Graham Evans and Franklin Fausnight
Honors (Grade point average 3.0-3.29):
GRADE 8: Andrew Albertson, Joshua Garey and Erica Hathaway
GRADE 7: Helena Albert, Austin Leslie and Michael Sartoski
GRADE 6: Elizabeth Cullison, Kimberly Maxwell and Samuel Smith
GRADE 5: Tyler Broske, Daisha Hawkins, Erika Jordan, Lindsey Maple, Anton McClure and Maris Sarlouis
GRADE 4: Emma Izo, Sydney Lingel and James Sloan
GRADE 3: LeAnna Faulknier, Lily Gray, Cory Richmond,, Vanessa Sales and Aisha Smith.
Mileage Club Awards
Mileage Club awards also were presented for members of the Mileage for completing 100 miles.. Gabe Lidderdale, fifth; Anna Phyillios, fourth; Blaine Jacobs, first; Logan Bender, fourth and Tane Landan, first.
Highest Honors (Grade point average 3.7 to 4.3):
GRADE 8: Cynthia Preston, Emily Roberts and acqueline Wammes
GRADE 7: Michael Altomare, Brady Baldwin, Orion Belmont, Matthew Bisesi, Gregory Brown, Faith Chrostowski, Marco Colant, Claire Fatica, Yuri Henderson, Shannon Lloyd, Cannon Morgan and Michael Roberts
GRADE 6: Allison Bachmann, Marcus Bender and Adam Bugajski, Brian Heller,
Rose Jaime, Alexandria Joyner, Regina Neugebauer, Henry Riegger, Calista Sokolowski, Nadia Timofeev and Samuel Wilson.
GRADE 5: Annelise Dawson, Michaela Dornack, Christopher Kuhn, Gabriel Lidderdale,
GRADE 4: Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Effler, Emma Leeser,
Jared Lloyd, Jonathan Markowski. Benjamin Martin, Anna Phillips and Meredith Wammes.
GRADE 3: Holly Adam, Nathan Dort, Joseph Fox, Natalie Wammes and Brooke Wightman.
High honors (Grade point average 3.3 to 3.69):
GRADE 8: Kendra Alexander, Lexi Chisholm and Shannon Hite
GRADE 7: Zane Bellar, Cameron Krim, Nicholas McInturff, Sydney Sloan, Jeremy Swords and Amanda Wightman
GRADE 6: Julianna Perez ane Kylie Walker.
GRADE 5: Jesse Bobbitt, Michelle Bojo, Paige Harbarger, Abbey Lewis, Adam McClure and Benjamin Woodill.
GRADE 4: Rylee Adam, Blake Baldwin, Brianna Jacobs, Angel LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale, Genasrro Naccari, Elizabeth Pressman and Jamie Stumpf.
GRADE 3: Graham Evans and Franklin Fausnight
Honors (Grade point average 3.0-3.29):
GRADE 8: Andrew Albertson, Joshua Garey and Erica Hathaway
GRADE 7: Helena Albert, Austin Leslie and Michael Sartoski
GRADE 6: Elizabeth Cullison, Kimberly Maxwell and Samuel Smith
GRADE 5: Tyler Broske, Daisha Hawkins, Erika Jordan, Lindsey Maple, Anton McClure and Maris Sarlouis
GRADE 4: Emma Izo, Sydney Lingel and James Sloan
GRADE 3: LeAnna Faulknier, Lily Gray, Cory Richmond,, Vanessa Sales and Aisha Smith.
Mileage Club Awards
Mileage Club awards also were presented for members of the Mileage for completing 100 miles.. Gabe Lidderdale, fifth; Anna Phyillios, fourth; Blaine Jacobs, first; Logan Bender, fourth and Tane Landan, first.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
DiDonato receives AU Distinguished Alumni award
Alumni Board chair Eleanor Campbell reads citation for award and Dr. Mark Shermis, dean of the College of Education, presents the awardRudy DiDonato, an active alumnus of the University of Akron for more than 50 years, was presented the Distinguished Education Alumni award at the university on Tuesday, April 13.
DiDonato’s achievements as a distinguished alumni were outlined by Eleanor Campbell, chair of the Education Alumni Board. The award was presented by Dr. Mark Shermis, dean of the College of Education.
DiDonato, a 1951 graduate of Garfield High School, received his B.S.Ed in 1956 from The University of Akron. While at the university he was a member of both the football and baseball
teams. Donato retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1981 and Akron Public Schools, where he served as a teacher and guidance counselor. He is also the retired president and owner of DiDonato Products, Inc.
He has been active as a member of the University's National Alumni Board, Business Advisory Club, Varsity 'A' Association, ZAC Advancement Council, and the Athletic Resource Council for Football.
He has been involved n the formation of four scholarship funds: The DiDonato Family Scholarship Fund, the Porky Dudich scholarship, the Norm Menendez Memorial Scholarship and the Welcome to the MAC scholarship; all of which help deserving male and female student-athletes at the University.
He has chaired the Varsity 'A' Reverse Raffle and was instrumental in setting up Porky's Place at the Rubber Bowl and James A. Rhodes Arena for the sale of University sportswear and souvenirs. DiDonato was co-chairman of the "Welcome to the MAC" banquet in honor of the University joining the Mid-American Conference in 1992.
In 1993, Mr. DiDonato was honored with both the Meritorious Service Award from Varsity 'A' and the Andy Palich Memorial Award from the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame.
He is also active in his community, where he currently serves as president of the Akron Serra Club, general committee member of the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame, and as a member of the Italian American Professional & Businessmen's Club.
He is an extraordinary eucharistic minister at St. Paul.
All six of Mr. DiDonato's siblings graduated from The University of Akron and all five of his children attended the university with four receiving degrees from the institution.
Also receiving the Distinguished Education Alumni award were Dr. Elizabeth Bard and Donna Loomis, retired from Akron Public Schools, and Dr. Roberta DePompei, director of the School of Speech Language at the university.
Distinguished faculty awards were presented to Dr. Cheryl L. Ward, Dr. Lisa Lenhart, Dr. Robert C. Schwartz, Dr. Timothy Little and Dr. Sandra Spickard Prettyman.
[Photos by Tony DiDonato]
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Site set up to register for seminar
There is now a website where you can register to attend the Mysterium Fidei Seminar.
The three-hour seminar will be Saturday, May 22.
Go to
Registration Website
Those who do not go online can call
John Amedeo at
330-773-6641
or the rectory at
330-724-1263
Ozanam Center dates scheduled
Volunteers from St. Paul will be helping out at the Fr. John Hilkert Ozanam Center in May, June and August. Volunteers help distribute food, clothing and furniture at the center which is located at the Visitation of Mary (formerly Annunciation) Parish at 87 Broad Street.
On May I the St. Paul volunteers will be joined by parishioners of Immaculate Conception in Kenmore and Mother of Sorrows in Peninsula.
On June 19 they will be joined by parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Macedonia.
On August 7 they will be joined by volunteers from St. Mary in Hudson and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls.
Volunteers serve from 9 a,m, to 2 p.m. on their scheduled days about every 6 weeks.
If you would like to consider spending a few hours to help those who need help the most, please contact Joan Mills at 330-724-4055
Thirteen volunteers from St. Paul were at the center on March 13.
On May I the St. Paul volunteers will be joined by parishioners of Immaculate Conception in Kenmore and Mother of Sorrows in Peninsula.
On June 19 they will be joined by parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Macedonia.
On August 7 they will be joined by volunteers from St. Mary in Hudson and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls.
Volunteers serve from 9 a,m, to 2 p.m. on their scheduled days about every 6 weeks.
If you would like to consider spending a few hours to help those who need help the most, please contact Joan Mills at 330-724-4055
Thirteen volunteers from St. Paul were at the center on March 13.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
50th wedding anniversary Mass is July 25
The annual Mass celebration for couples married 50 years is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25, in St. John Cathedral. The 50h Wedding Anniversary Mass is for couples married 50 years (married in 1960), or celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 years or more) or who have missed previous celebrations. Registration forms are available at the rectory. The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon,
Bishop of Cleveland will be the principal celebrant.
Bishop of Cleveland will be the principal celebrant.
Mass for George Tomei is Wednesday
George P. Tomei, 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, at Bath Manor.
George was born in Akron on February 19, 1921 to the late Cataldo and Vincenza Tomei and had been a lifetime area resident. George served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron. George was retired from Tomei Studios, where he worked as a photographer and film developer for over 40 years.
George was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony, Ercole, and Dominic and sisters, Anne and Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Ann, whom he married on May 3, 1947; as well as his brother-in-law, Frank Dettorre of Akron; niece, Virginia Babb of Stow; nephew, Chuck (Christine) Hudkins, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the nursing staff in the Special Care Unit at Bath Manor for the loving care that was given to George during his time there.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Ralph Thomas on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Donation in George's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 433 Mission Drive, Akron, OH 44301.
(Anthony Funeral Homes Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, page B7, col. 6 ]
George was born in Akron on February 19, 1921 to the late Cataldo and Vincenza Tomei and had been a lifetime area resident. George served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron. George was retired from Tomei Studios, where he worked as a photographer and film developer for over 40 years.
George was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony, Ercole, and Dominic and sisters, Anne and Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Ann, whom he married on May 3, 1947; as well as his brother-in-law, Frank Dettorre of Akron; niece, Virginia Babb of Stow; nephew, Chuck (Christine) Hudkins, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the nursing staff in the Special Care Unit at Bath Manor for the loving care that was given to George during his time there.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Ralph Thomas on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Donation in George's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 433 Mission Drive, Akron, OH 44301.
(Anthony Funeral Homes Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, page B7, col. 6 ]
Monday, April 12, 2010
Events coming up this week
Just a reminder of events coming up this week.
- PTO and Booster Club meeting: Thursday, April 15, PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. with Booster Club meeting to follow in Boeke Hall.
- Academic Achievement Awards: Friday, April 16, after the 8:30 a.m. student Mass.
- Rosary for the School: Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m. Prayerfully support our school, no prior experience needed.
- Family Game Night: Saturday, April 17, 6 to 9 p.m. in Boeke Hall. Bring a game and snack to share, open to all ages.
Spring Spectacular and Reverse Raffle: Friday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. at Guy's. There are many items up for bid.
[Source: Email from PTO president Tod Wammes]
Kindergarten chicks return to farm
The chicks started hatching on March 22. Regular viewers of St. Paul TODAY watched the hatching on a live video of the egg hatching. Kinderarten teacher Debbie Dodson trained a video cam on the incubator to provide the streaming video
The chicks began hatching 21 days after they were put in the incubator and by the 23rd day seven had hatched.
The eggs again this year were provided by Jim Helms in Manchester and the chicks were returend to him. Helms works with the 4H program and some chicks are given to children in the 4H program.
When these chickens lay their eggs, the life process will be repeated.
[Photos provided by Debbie Dodson]
Noelle to play Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz
Noelle Colant, who was active in the St. Paul Drama Club, will be playing the Scarecrow in the Our Lady of Elms production of the Wizard of Oz.
Performances will be Thursday, April 22, and Friday and Saturday, April 23-24 at 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.
Noelle played Veruca Salt in the St. Paul production of Willy Wonka last year and was Mayzie in Seussical in 2008. She is attending Our Lady of Elms on a scholarship. As an eighth grader at St. Paul she received first place in her category in the Safety Kids 2009 poster contest sponsored by the Summit County prosecutor. She was an altar server and won Academic Achievement awards at St. Paul.
She is the daughter of Gerard and Jo (Shoup) Colant.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Photographed at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday
Photos by Tony DiDonato
Deacon Bob Bender (left photo) talks with Katelynn Swiger and Amy Lynn after the 11 a.m. Mass. Deacon Bender preached the homily on the message "Be Not Afraid." The photo at right shows Joe Conjerti checking coffee and rolls for Jennifer, Madelyn and Patrick Misanko
Divine Mercy celebrated at Queen of Heaven
Worshipers from parishes throughout the area celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday at Queen of Heaven Church in Green on Sunday afternoon. There was a prayer service with a homily on Divine Mercy by the Rev. Fr. David R. Durkee, pastor of Queen of Heaven. He presided for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and then the Chaplet of Divine Mercy was sung. After the chaplet, came the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and reverencing of the Divine Mercy image.
Singing the Divine Mercy prayers were Suzie Zeigler and Melanie Mesnier. Accompanist was organist Heidi Guttermuth.
Refreshments were served after the service.
The Feast of the Divine Mercy was established by the late Pope John Paul II (who coincidentally died on the vigil of the Divine Mercy Sunday in 2005) on April 30, 2000 on the occasion of Blessed Sister Faustina’s canonization. The Feast is dedicated to the Devotion to the Divine Mercy and is celebrated on the first Sunday following Easter.
Devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread.
Would you .like to know how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
There is a PDF file in our online storage area you can download and print out.
The file prints on one 11/1/2 by 8 inch (horizontal page) which can be folded into a neat tri-fold.
Get the file
The Chaplet is said each afternoon at 3 on EWTN (Warner Cable Channel 50.
Divine Mercy image at the altar in Queen of Heaven Church
St. Paul welcomes Rev. Fr. Matthew Ischay
The Rev Fr. Matthew A. Ischay, formerly pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Cleveland, has been assigned as parochial vicar (assistant) at St. Paul.
The assignment was announced by the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas at Masses this weekend. Fr. Ischay will take up residence at St. Paul on Friday, Fr. Thomas said.
Fr. Ischay, 61, had been pastor at Blessed Sacrament since October, 1987.
Blessed Sacrament Parish at 3381 Fulton Rd. was closed during the reconfiguration of parishes in the Diocese. The parish was founded in 1903.
Fr. Ischay was ordained in June, 1975. His first assignment was as parochial vicar at St. Richard from August, 1975 to June, 1981. He then served at St. Thomas the Apostle from June, 1981 to June, 1986 and at St. Francis de Sales in Parma from June 1986 to October, 1987.
The assignment was announced by the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas at Masses this weekend. Fr. Ischay will take up residence at St. Paul on Friday, Fr. Thomas said.
Fr. Ischay, 61, had been pastor at Blessed Sacrament since October, 1987.
Blessed Sacrament Parish at 3381 Fulton Rd. was closed during the reconfiguration of parishes in the Diocese. The parish was founded in 1903.
Fr. Ischay was ordained in June, 1975. His first assignment was as parochial vicar at St. Richard from August, 1975 to June, 1981. He then served at St. Thomas the Apostle from June, 1981 to June, 1986 and at St. Francis de Sales in Parma from June 1986 to October, 1987.
Services for Frederick Christ are Monday
Frederick M. Christ, 66, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.
Please no flowers. In lieu, please donate to the Carol Brodbeck Nursing Scholarship, payable to The University of Akron Foundation, mail to Department of Development, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2603.
The family will receive friends TODAY, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., where the Knights of Columbus Council 3410 will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Sunday, April 11, 2010, page B5, col.5]
Please no flowers. In lieu, please donate to the Carol Brodbeck Nursing Scholarship, payable to The University of Akron Foundation, mail to Department of Development, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2603.
The family will receive friends TODAY, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., where the Knights of Columbus Council 3410 will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Sunday, April 11, 2010, page B5, col.5]
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sign up for Walk-a-thon for Foodbank
St. Paul Parish, as a member of the Akron Area Interfaith Council (AAIC), will be participating in the Walk to Stop Hunger on Sunday, May 2. We are looking for a few good men, women and families to represent our parish in the Walk-a-thon. The walk will benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and 100% of the money raised will go to the Foodbank to help area families in need. This is a great way to meet and reach out to others in our community. Signup sheets will be available after all masses in the narthex next weekend.
40th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22
April 22 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. All of creation is a gift from God and should be respected as such. Care for our planet is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. There are some great upcoming local events for families that offer a great opportunity to engage their 
children in this important issue. The Cleveland Metropark Zoo is hosting Earthfest 2010 on Sunday, April 18. This is Ohio's largest environmental education festival with more than 160 exhibitors working to create sustainable environmental solutions. There will be lots of family-friendly activities and live entertainment. For more information visit . Disney Nature is releasing their latest movie this month, Oceans. This exciting new documentary is an imformative, deep blue adventure that is part thriller, part breathtaking homage, part wake up call for the whole family. Check local listings for theaters and show times. Also being released this month in conjunction with Earth Day is My Changing Planet, a CD that contains songs that teach kids about environmental issues in a fun and memorable way. Look for more Earth Day information and events at www.earthday.net.
children in this important issue. The Cleveland Metropark Zoo is hosting Earthfest 2010 on Sunday, April 18. This is Ohio's largest environmental education festival with more than 160 exhibitors working to create sustainable environmental solutions. There will be lots of family-friendly activities and live entertainment. For more information visit . Disney Nature is releasing their latest movie this month, Oceans. This exciting new documentary is an imformative, deep blue adventure that is part thriller, part breathtaking homage, part wake up call for the whole family. Check local listings for theaters and show times. Also being released this month in conjunction with Earth Day is My Changing Planet, a CD that contains songs that teach kids about environmental issues in a fun and memorable way. Look for more Earth Day information and events at www.earthday.net.Friday, April 9, 2010
Fr. Ausperk to speak to Serra Club
The Rev. Fr. Michael Ausperk, recently assigned as parocial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Wadsworth, will speak to the Akron Serra Club on Tuesday at the regular luncheon at the Martin Center on the University of Akron campus.
Fr. Michael Ausperk, parochial vicar at St. Vincent de Paul in Cleveland since June, 2006, began his new assignment January 1 at Sacred Heart in Wadsworth. Fr. Ausperk was at Holy Family in Stow from November, 2001 to June 2006.
The Rev. Fr. Ralph Coletta, chaplain of the club and retired pastor of the former St. John the Baptist Parish, will speak April 27.
The annual dinner with Installation of officers and trustees will be on Tuesday evening, May 11, at the Martin University Center, spouses included. Cost will be $25 per person.
The Rev. James Singler of St. Augustine Parish in Barberton is scheduled to speak May 25.
Fr. Michael Ausperk, parochial vicar at St. Vincent de Paul in Cleveland since June, 2006, began his new assignment January 1 at Sacred Heart in Wadsworth. Fr. Ausperk was at Holy Family in Stow from November, 2001 to June 2006.
The Rev. Fr. Ralph Coletta, chaplain of the club and retired pastor of the former St. John the Baptist Parish, will speak April 27.
The annual dinner with Installation of officers and trustees will be on Tuesday evening, May 11, at the Martin University Center, spouses included. Cost will be $25 per person.
The Rev. James Singler of St. Augustine Parish in Barberton is scheduled to speak May 25.
U.S. Catholics give $60 million for Haiti
.- A collection initiated in January by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to help victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti has raised nearly $60 million dollars to date.
Since Cardinal Francis George and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York made an appeal for donations the day after the natural disaster, the USCCB has collected $58.7 million in aid from American Catholics.
“I cannot even begin to say how thankful we are to all the people who have so selflessly given to help the people in Haiti,” said Archbishop Dolan, who is chairman of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). “It is an amazing example of love and faith in action.”
“CRS, with over 300 staff on the ground in Haiti, started helping people immediately,”Archbishop Dolan related. “They have been providing food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, water and sanitation services around the clock for tens of thousands at parishes, makeshift camps, and other sites throughout the Port-au-Prince. In the long run, CRS will be there with the Haitian people to help them rebuild.”
Since Cardinal Francis George and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York made an appeal for donations the day after the natural disaster, the USCCB has collected $58.7 million in aid from American Catholics.
“I cannot even begin to say how thankful we are to all the people who have so selflessly given to help the people in Haiti,” said Archbishop Dolan, who is chairman of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). “It is an amazing example of love and faith in action.”
“CRS, with over 300 staff on the ground in Haiti, started helping people immediately,”Archbishop Dolan related. “They have been providing food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, water and sanitation services around the clock for tens of thousands at parishes, makeshift camps, and other sites throughout the Port-au-Prince. In the long run, CRS will be there with the Haitian people to help them rebuild.”
EWTN to show John Paul II's play
Before Karol Wojtyla set out on the path that led to his becoming Pope John Paul II, he was an actor and a playwright. He wrote a play called, “The Jeweler’s Shop,” which was made into a movie in 1990.
EWTN (Watrner Cable Channel 50) will air “The Jeweler’s Shop” at 8 p.m. Saturday, ., April 10. The film features an all-star cast, including Burt Lancaster, as the mysterious old jeweler, Olivia Hussey (“Romeo & Juliet,” “Mother Teresa”), Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire”) and others.
Set in 1939 Cracow, Poland, the film features one happily married couple, one unhappily married couple, and their children who grow up and also marry.
The uplifting film is really an exploration of the meaning of love and marriage. The original couples attempt to navigate the challenges thrown at them during World War II while their children struggle to build a relationship based on the marriages they saw modeled by their parents.
EWTN (Watrner Cable Channel 50) will air “The Jeweler’s Shop” at 8 p.m. Saturday, ., April 10. The film features an all-star cast, including Burt Lancaster, as the mysterious old jeweler, Olivia Hussey (“Romeo & Juliet,” “Mother Teresa”), Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire”) and others.
Set in 1939 Cracow, Poland, the film features one happily married couple, one unhappily married couple, and their children who grow up and also marry.
The uplifting film is really an exploration of the meaning of love and marriage. The original couples attempt to navigate the challenges thrown at them during World War II while their children struggle to build a relationship based on the marriages they saw modeled by their parents.
Make reservations for Mother / Daughter breakfast
The annual Mother / Daughter Breakfast, sponsored by the St. Paul Ladies Guild, will be on Sunday, May 2, in Boeke Hall after the 9 a.m. Mass. The breakfast is open to all ladies of the parish and daughters or granddaughters. [There is no minimum age restriction.] It is not necessary to bring a daughter or granddaughter in order to attend.
Please make reservations by calling Rosie Muha at 330-724-6992 so the Guild will know how many guests to prepare for. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 28. This year a "free-will offering" will be accepted ir lieu of a set charge. Questions, call Pat Rinella at 330-773-4626
Please make reservations by calling Rosie Muha at 330-724-6992 so the Guild will know how many guests to prepare for. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 28. This year a "free-will offering" will be accepted ir lieu of a set charge. Questions, call Pat Rinella at 330-773-4626
New bereavement series begins April 26
When you're grieving a loss, nothing else seems to matter or to be of importance. Grief is one of the hardest tasks you'll ever have to do. But you do not have to grieve alone. St. Paul Parish has a support group to help you through this very trying time. Our next series of six sessions begins on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Questions, please call Terry Nesline at 330-724-1263.
Maurin Center dinner signup is this weekend
St. Paul volunteers will provide a Cinco de Mayo dinner at the Peter Maurin Center on Sunday, April 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
[Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico commemorating the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.]
Signup for donations will be THIS weekend, April 10-11, in the narthex. Drop-off will he Saturday, Apri 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall. Donations of shopping cards to be used to purchase food for the meal are accepted. . If you buy the cards through St. Paul School, you are also helping the school.
Volunteers always are needed and this is a great opportunity to complete community service hours. For information, call Susie Gatian 330-773-1204.
[Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico commemorating the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.]
Signup for donations will be THIS weekend, April 10-11, in the narthex. Drop-off will he Saturday, Apri 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall. Donations of shopping cards to be used to purchase food for the meal are accepted. . If you buy the cards through St. Paul School, you are also helping the school.
Volunteers always are needed and this is a great opportunity to complete community service hours. For information, call Susie Gatian 330-773-1204.
Exposition of Shroud begins tomorrow
VATICAN CITY - Tomorrow, April 19, the exposition of the Holy Shroud of Turin will open in the cathedral of that Italian city. One of the highlights of the exposition, which is due to end May 23, will be the visit of Benedict XVI, who will celebrate Mass in the city's Piazza San Carlo on 2 May.
The Shroud of Turin is believed by millions of Christians to be the burial cloth which wrapped the body of Jesus Christ following His death. The pure linen cloth in a fishbone weave measures 4.37 meters by 1.11 meters . It contains the full frontal and dorsal imprints of a
supine man and has carmine-colour stains corresponding to blood. It is marked with a double series of dark spots caused by burns it suffered in a fire in the sixteenth century, while the water used to douse the flames has left broad symmetrical rings, clearly visible. Less visible are transverse marks corresponding to creases in the linen which, before its final voyage to Turin in 1578, had been preserved in a reliquary in forty-eight folds.
The man in the image is 180 centimeters tall (5-foot-9) and has long hair, a beard and mustache. The eyes are closed, the hands and forearms crossed, and the body bears signs of torture.
During the period of the exposition, daily Mass will be celebrated in the cathedral in front of the Shroud at 7 a .m., followed by Lauds. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the penitentiary of Palazzo Chiablese throughout the day. The chapel will be reserved for silent prayer and Eucharistic worship. Priests will be available to hear confessions and administer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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